Aerial Fire News

First Innovative Firefighting Technology Contracts Come to California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday the award of two contracts for cutting-edge technologies designed to help combat the deadly wildfires. Under the contracts,...

Supertanker Puts Out Fire in Tarija, Bolivia

La Paz,  (Prensa Latina) The Supertanker, considered the largest aerial firefighting air tanker in the world, this Monday is working to put out the...

Experts Share Strategies at Wildfire Preparedness Fair

Measures San Diego Gas & Electric is taking to protect people from fire hazards and ensure fire safety were among the highlights of the...

Waiting in the Wings: Helicopter Pilots Stationed in Smithville Await Call to Fight Fires

For Jay Soukiassian, an Army helicopter pilot turned aerial firefighter, battling a wildfire from above is a lot like combat. Each battle is highly dynamic,...

Colorado Is First State Prepared To Fight Fires From The Air At Night

Our region is leading the way on training helicopter pilots to fight fires at night.  There are costs and hazards involved but the move could...

Francis Fire Continues to Burn in Davis County

FRUIT HEIGHTS — A wildfire near Fruit Heights in Davis County continued to burn as crews fought the fire into Tuesday. The fire, named the...

Fundraising Helicopter Busy Fighting Bees Nest Fire as Well as Contributing to Cancer Council

Residents facing the Northern Tablelands fires might breathe a sigh of relief if they see a flash of pink. But 'Lucy', one of the helicopters...

Fall AerialFire Magazine Out Now

In this issue of AerialFire Magazine: AerialFire at Airventure Read about the first Aerial Firefighting display at the worlds biggest aviation show - EAA's Airventure show...

Locals May see Helicopters Overhead as SoCal Edison Performs Aerial Inspections

Residents may soon see low-flying helicopters overhead, as Southern California Edison conducts aerial inspections of lines and facilities in and around La Cañada Flintridge...

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